Battery’s Draining
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From: Smithtown, NY
Battery’s Draining
After sitting for a week covered in the driveway my sons C5 wouldn't start. We (I) bought a new battery. Now that battery is draining down as we sit in the driveway. 11.5 volts engine off, 14.5 with the engine running. And thats with a trickle charger on a brand new battery. Pulled several fuses but nothing seems to eliminate the drain. Any clues appreciated.
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Here is a good starting point -
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1567522286
Personally had issues with headlight module causing the battery to drain, lights would flicker even when down. Now that it’s fixed haven’t had an issue since, no battery tender and the car sits for weeks at a time.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1567522286
Personally had issues with headlight module causing the battery to drain, lights would flicker even when down. Now that it’s fixed haven’t had an issue since, no battery tender and the car sits for weeks at a time.
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After sitting for a week covered in the driveway my sons C5 wouldn't start. We (I) bought a new battery. Now that battery is draining down as we sit in the driveway. 11.5 volts engine off, 14.5 with the engine running. And thats with a trickle charger on a brand new battery. Pulled several fuses but nothing seems to eliminate the drain. Any clues appreciated.
Thread Starter
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 49
Likes: 4
From: Smithtown, NY
Here is a good starting point -
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1567522286
Personally had issues with headlight module causing the battery to drain, lights would flicker even when down. Now that it’s fixed haven’t had an issue since, no battery tender and the car sits for weeks at a time.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1567522286
Personally had issues with headlight module causing the battery to drain, lights would flicker even when down. Now that it’s fixed haven’t had an issue since, no battery tender and the car sits for weeks at a time.
